Exactly a year ago, President George Weah announced a free tuition policy for public tertiary schools across the country. In a Facebook post last October, the president wrote, “Today, I’m excited to announce that I have declared the University of Liberia and all other public universities in Liberia tuition-free for all undergraduates.â€
President Weah Accepts Tolbert Nyenswah’s Resignation
President George Weah has accepted the resignation of Tolbert Nyenswah, the director-general of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia.
President Weah Makes 29 New Appointments in Government
President George Weah has made 29 new appointments in government. The appointments according to the executive mansion take effect as of Friday, when the names of the newly appointed officials were released.
Chief Justice Korkpor Cautions Against Pay Cut for Judicial Officials
Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has cautioned the government against implementing a pay cut for officials of the judiciary.
PRESS RELEASE: ActionAid Statement on MCSS Protest – Invest in Education as a Priority
The state’s response to the Monrovia Consolidation School System students’ October 15 protest will fuel tensions that will threaten the very state’s commitment to sustain peace.
Alfalit International Donates Food to Women in Peace Building Network in Bong
Alfalit International, a nonprofit organization working in Liberia, has donated more than 400 bags of rice and other food items to the Women in Peace Building Network in several communities in Bong.
Police and Students Clash During Protest for Teachers’ Salaries
Several students attending public schools in Monrovia were injured on Tuesday after officers of the Liberia National Police strongly responded to what was becoming a violent protest.
Power Theft Law Will See Offenders Jailed for Minimum of Three Years
President George Weah has signed into law an act to amend the penal code to criminalize power theft.